CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: SPECIALISED RESEARCH LEADERSHIP CHAIRS - ADVANCING RESEARCH EXCELLENCE IN THE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SECTOR

The W&RSETA invites expressions of interest from institutions of learning comprising HETs, TVETs and CETs for the establishment of Research Leadership Chairs under a newly designed model that will be launched in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – W&RSETA 2026 BURSARY SCHEME ARE NOW OPEN

The Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) invites public and private TVET and HET institutions, bursary administrators, W&RSETA levy-paying companies and Retail Chairs to apply for the W&RSETA Bursary Scheme for retail and related qualifications. Funding is available for new unemployed students as well as students who are currently funded by the W&RSETA for the 2025 academic year and will be continuing into the next level of their qualifications.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – 2026/27 DISCRETIONARY GRANT FUNDING WINDOW

The W&RSETA invites wholesale and retail levy-paying companies, constituent associations, public and private institutions of learning and trade unions to apply for the 2026/27 Discretionary Grants to implement interventions that address the Sectoral Priority Occupations and interventions, as well as Emerging Occupations outlined in the 2026/27 Sector Skills Plan.

DEADLINE EXTENDED: W&RSETA HACKATHON COMPETITION – CALL FOR INNOVATIVE SMMES

Following an overwhelming demand, the W&RSETA has extended the application deadline for the 2025 Hackathon competition. The W&RSETA aims to accelerate innovation and development of mission-critical software and technology solutions for the organisation through this competition. Qualifying SMMEs with strong ICT capability will be selected to participate in the hackathon competition.